A lengthy discussion is taking place on the House floor today over how much to cut from the budget versus dipping into the state’s rainy day fund to address a 304-million dollar midyear shortfall. Prairieville Representative Tony Bacala says the state is spending more than it receives in tax revenues, which is why he prefers cutting the budget, before using one-time money to pay for recurring expenses..
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Democratic New Orleans Representative Walt Leger supports using 119-million dollars from the rainy day fund to prevent deep cuts to the department of health…
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Whatever plan that comes out of the House today, still must get senate approval. The special session to address the budget shortfall must end Wednesday night.

The Office of Tourism is encouraging Louisianans to use the hashtag #OnlyInLouisiana to promote tourism. Don Molino has more…
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The winningest coach in Parkway High School football history has been dismissed and it appears its over comments David Feaster made about Alabama. Feaster said in a radio interview that Alabama coaches have been banned from Parkway, because of the “unethical” recruitment of former quarterback Brandon Harris. Apparently, Parkway administration didn’t like the attention this statement was bringing to their school.